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Cool Video: Short Take on Bitcoins

November 30, 2017
I stopped by Bloomberg near midday to talk with Vonnie Quinn and Shery Ahn.   We talked about many macro issues, but this clip that Bloomberg provided covers is the one topic that has overshadowed the big rally in US equities, tax reform and Matt Lauer: Bitcoins.
In this two minute clip, I mention that despite Bitcoins capturing the headlines, most…
Cool Video: Short Take on Bitcoins Cool Video:  Short Take on Bitcoins  Reviewed by Marc Chandler on November 30, 2017 Rating: 5
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US Energy: Changing Dynamics

November 30, 2017
Cyber currencies and their underlying technology,  the largely self-imposed drama in the US and UK, and the North Korea's apparent acquisition of nuclear capability are among the significant macro developments this year.   There is another development that like the otherswas a long time in the making, but seem to have reached a critical mass. …
US Energy: Changing Dynamics US Energy:  Changing Dynamics Reviewed by Marc Chandler on November 30, 2017 Rating: 5
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US Dollar Comes Back Bid, but Brexit Hopes Underpin Sterling

November 30, 2017
The US dollar is broadly firmer.   The rise in US yields yesterday has seen the greenback extend its recovery against the yen.  It briefly pushed through JPY112.40, after dipping below JPY111.00 at the start of the week, for the first time since mid-September.  Since the end of last week, been capped at the 200-day moving average against the yen, …
US Dollar Comes Back Bid, but Brexit Hopes Underpin Sterling US Dollar Comes Back Bid, but Brexit Hopes Underpin Sterling Reviewed by Marc Chandler on November 30, 2017 Rating: 5
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Did ECB's Hansson Talk out of Turn?

November 29, 2017
Ardo Hansson is the Chicago-born Governor of the central bank of Estonia.  He was interviewed by Market New today.   He seemed to say that barring a surprise; the ECB can end the asset purchases next September.  


Recall that last month the ECB indicated it would continue to extend its purchases through the first nine months of next year, albeit at …
Did ECB's Hansson Talk out of Turn? Did ECB's Hansson Talk out of Turn?  Reviewed by Marc Chandler on November 29, 2017 Rating: 5
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